Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

This article by SHIPSTA addresses six of the most common challenges that can surface in peak shipping season, while providing solutions on how to best address them. Take a closer look at SHIPSTA to see how its platform and services can help you both during and outside the peak shipping seasons.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Time To Read: 6 minutes If you’re wondering how to start a NEMT business, you’ve come to the right place. We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

With one universal touchpoint, businesses can have full visibility of inventory levels along with backend systems to handle procurement and sourcing policy changes, distribution, and lead time planning as well as analytics providing data real-time to support improved decision-making. Maintaining competitive advantage.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 25, 2019

As online sales become increasingly popular, the growth of e-commerce has impacted every part of the supply chain, and material handling equipment (MHE) and fleet services are no different. With more and more brands looking to develop their e-commerce capabilities, their needs for moving and handling inventory are shifting as well.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This demand is expected to increase dramatically in the wake of the pandemic, as most companies have learned—the hard way—the importance of having staff with sufficient depth of talent and experience to adapt the supply chain to changing conditions and handle unexpected disruptions. Networking. Measure and manage supplier performance.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Whether you’re new to refrigerated trucking or a veteran, it’s important your company knows how to properly transport temperature-controlled products, from pick-up through delivery. Even with adequate running equipment, poor air distribution can cause spoilage. Only allow doors to be opened by verified shippers or receivers.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

As global supply chains continue to be disrupted, businesses have opted to increase inventory through forward distribution to accommodate e-commerce demand. As manufacturers are unable to identify the lead time for deliveries, they are creating a buffer stock scenario where they can meet demands. Download Our Whitepaper.

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FW Logsitcs

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supply chains that utilize this process are able to meet customer demands faster by avoiding extra inventory handling steps. Cross-docking facilities serve as material handling and distribution centers rather than storage facilities. Transportation – Shipments are transferred between transportation modes (e.g.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Optimization This will help you by offering more comprehensive load-building tools so you can identify opportunities to reduce costs, whether through consolidation, multi-stops, zone skipping, pool distribution, or other methods. You’ll have access to experts who know how to make use of all the tools and reporting.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Gone are the days when partnering with a single carrier was enough to meet all your business’s shipping needs. Improved customer satisfaction: Multi-carrier shipping enables you to meet your customer’s specific requests in ways that a single carrier simply can’t. Multi-carrier shipping may be the solution.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Reliability, visibility, fleet management and parts supply are just some of the benefits that Hyster lift trucks and ReachStackers have brought to the Port of Oxelösund to support its tough metal coil handling requirements. That they [ Hyster ] had a solution on how to fix any problems. Machines that are reliable.

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World Food Programme Logistics

JULY 29, 2020

Meet the women in Cox’s Bazar utilizing their skills to protect their community from COVID-19. Roksana received training from WFP on how to make the masks and now is making 30 masks per day Photo: WFP/Nalifa Mehelin Roksana and Moyuna have never met and they likely never will. Moyuna receives around US$0.17

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Conger

MARCH 30, 2023

Because in this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know, including: What all the forklift fuel types are Common specifications, pros/cons, applications, and prices of each How to choose the right forklift fuel type for your needs Answers to common forklift fuel questions And lots more… Let’s dive in!

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Ship Monk

JUNE 30, 2023

We’re going to show you how to identify KPIs for your business by breaking the process down into three parts. Lastly, we’ll put the two together, so you can see which KPIs you might track to meet your company’s objectives. Once you understand the method, settling on the best KPIs for your business gets a lot easier.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

If possible, give them a call to see how they can adapt to your requirements and aim to secure a guarantee from them in regards for price and delivery time. Make sure they can handle your specific product(s). The post How to Choose the Best Trucking Company appeared first on Evans Distribution. Check the record.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This guide delves into the world of air freight forwarding, highlighting its roles, benefits, and how to choose a provider that meets your needs. They play a critical role in route optimization, documentation, and managing the entire transportation process, including warehousing and distribution.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

If you just have one hub that handles your ecommerce brand’s orders it could become overwhelmed, and those orders will pile up. By distributing your SKUs across a network of fulfillment centers, AND utilizing advanced fulfillment software to keep track of it, you’ll reduce the distance items have to travel to reach customers.

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FourKites

DECEMBER 11, 2020

It includes hard costs like your investment in the product, physical warehouse or storage space, transportation and distribution fees, as well as soft costs like taxes, insurance and the personnel needed to manage the product. How to calculate inventory carrying cost. How to reduce carrying cost? Transportation. Warehousing.

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Ship Monk

JULY 19, 2022

Whether you’re handling your own eCommerce fulfillment or considering a third party logistics company ( 3PL ) to handle it for you, you need to have a clear understanding of the shipping options available, how to calculate eCommerce shipping costs, and ways to reduce these shipping costs. How to Reduce Shipping Costs.

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Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Inquire if they currently handle triangle shipping for any clients and their track record with these projects. Will their routes meet your needs? With our extensive experience and expertise in triangle shipping, we understand the complexities involved and know how to handle them with ease. Who are their partners?

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This quest to master distribution has risen to the top of the list because customers (whether consumers or businesses) are demanding performance like never before. Here’s how to approach it: Start with well-understood processes. Getting started with AI in the DC. Getting going with AI without stumbling can be challenging.

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LandLink

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Transportation could be planned for full pallets and truckloads, distribution centers could process work at a predictable pace to meet brick and mortar replenishment needs, and DC facility automation was less intensive and less prone to bottlenecks. In the past a slightly disjointed supply chain got the job done.

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FW Logsitcs

AUGUST 27, 2019

Your team has to take care of packaging and branding, all while executing a complete distribution strategy. . The first thing to do is to make sure your potential partner can actually handle all the things your store requires. Find out how to get in touch with your partners and when they’re most accessible. Branding Options.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Although efficient, traditional shipping practices are crafted to handle weekly or biweekly shipments. Best Practices to Integrate an E-Commerce Shipping Plan With Existing Shipping Practices Finding a path to e-commerce success includes two priorities— identifying the needs of your supply chain and meeting the needs of customers.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

That is because your company’s reputation is built on what customers know and your ability to meet their expectations. You only need to come up with a plan on how to speak directly to them. All you need is to get out and meet people. What’s more, you might meet other couriers who will throw opportunities your way.

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FW Logsitcs

JANUARY 2, 2023

Food distribution is a vital part of society’s functioning. But how does your food get from Point A to B? Keep reading to find out how the food distribution process functions and where efficient warehousing comes into play. See how FW Logistics operates our food-grade warehouse facilities.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2020

Jim Roberts of Beaverswood considers how to mitigate risk as COVID-19 changes the face of industrial health and safety. Supermarket supply chains are also seeing surges in demand, placing additional pressure on their distribution and supply chain links.

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Conger

MARCH 20, 2024

Forklifts swiftly navigate from storage to dispatch, handling pallets effortlessly. As warehouses and distribution centers evolve, it becomes evident that choosing an outstanding racking partner is crucial to staying competitive. Flow racking significantly reduces the time spent handling items.

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FW Logsitcs

MAY 13, 2024

Businesses need to deliver orders quickly to meet customer expectations. Let’s delve deeper into these two crucial aspects and discuss how to optimize both for maximum growth. By offering fast order processing, picking, packing , and shipping, businesses can meet these expectations.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

Ocean forwarders specialize in handling shipments and work closely with international professionals to secure the best ocean cargo transport rates. How to Import Into the United States: To import products legally, contact U.S. LCL shipments are consolidated at the destination and transported to a warehouse for further distribution.

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Ship Monk

APRIL 23, 2024

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development defines sustainability as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” What Does Sustainability Mean? Utilize drop-off centers for returns, where they can be sorted and shipped and in bulk.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Robert Branigan, vice president of international distribution and logistics at Wonder , says that automation is the driving force to improving supply chain efficiency. This implementation is gathering momentum, and being agile is key to businesses meeting customer demand in the ecommerce era.

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Ottawa Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In an effort to help, let’s discuss 3 costly shipping and fulfillment blunders and how to avoid them. Disparate distribution channels not centralized and integrated. Not enough resources to meet the scale of orders. How to Avoid These Blunders. Careless Shipping Mistakes. Understocked warehouses.

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Dedola Global Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Inquire if they currently handle triangle shipping for any clients and their track record with these projects. Will their routes meet your needs? With our extensive experience and expertise in triangle shipping, we understand the complexities involved and know how to handle them with ease. Who are their partners?

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Chapter 4: How to Pass Your Forklift Certification Test With Flying Colors. How to Decide If the ‘Operator’s Life’ Is Right for You. Chapter 6: How to Get a Job as a Forklift Driver. Part I: How to Get a Forklift License. How to construct, transport, stack, and unstack loads. How to use a maintenance logbook.

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Locus

JUNE 2, 2023

Inbound logistics refers to the activities involved in receiving, storing, and distributing raw materials, components, and other inputs needed for production or further processing within a company. Outbound logistics activities include order processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution channel management, and customer support.

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Ship Monk

MAY 31, 2023

One of those balls is not only the most important for your business, but also the easiest to handle. Meeting customer expectations is the key to a successful ecommerce business. If you meet expectations, you create positive experiences and repeat customers. Which one do you think it is? We can help you with that!

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